Residential Counselor –PRN

SummitStone Health Partners; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 33,117 - 46,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and vacation

Paid sick leave

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

SummitStone in Fort Collins, CO seeks a PRN Residential Counselor to provide direct care in a 24/7 inpatient setting. You will support clients with treatment goals, document care, and assist with discharge planning under clinical supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and at least one year in behavioral health. CPR/First Aid certification is required or obtainable within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in health or related field.
• At least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and milieu management in a 24/7 inpatient/residential setting.
• Support client intake, orientation, and program rule explanations.
• Monitor client behavior and safety throughout the facility and during off-site appointments.
• Facilitate participation in service plans and interdisciplinary treatment teamwork.
• De-escalate conflicts using trauma‑informed techniques.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups and discharge planning activities.
• Accurately document care in the electronic health record in a timely manner.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Crisis intervention

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health/related field

Job description

Residential Counselor – PRN

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado at the Garcia House. Salary range: $24.04 – $33.66 per hour, based on relevant years of experience. Employees working at locations operating 24/7 receive a differential. Shift differentials are available for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Role Overview: Responsible for providing direct care, supervision, and therapeutic support to clients in a 24/7 inpatient/residential treatment setting. The Residential Counselor maintains a safe, structured, and trauma‑informed milieu while supporting clients in meeting individualized treatment goals. This role collaborates with medical and clinical staff to deliver behavioral health interventions, manage crisis, facilitate therapeutic activities, and ensure accurate and timely documentation of client care.

• Provide individualized behavioral health intervention and milieu management on the unit to maintain patient and staff safety.
• Support client intake and orientation, including completion of required paperwork and explanation of program rules and routines.
• Monitor client behavior, movement, and engagement throughout the facility and during client appointments off site, always ensuring accountability and safety.
• Facilitate client participation in their service plan through interaction, resourcing, problem solving, and advocacy as an active contributor to the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• De‑escalate conflicts and intervene in behavioral crises using trauma‑informed and approved intervention techniques.
• Facilitate therapeutic and skills‑based activity groups as assigned.
• Assist with discharge planning, including scheduling follow‑up appointments and coordinating transitions as directed by clinical staff.
• Accurately document client interactions, observations, and interventions in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
• Assist medical and clinical providers with client‑related tasks and unit operations as needed.
• Respond appropriately to emergency codes and critical incidents in accordance with agency policies.
• Maintain a clean, structured, and therapeutic environment that supports recovery and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health, human services, or a related field preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in a behavioral health setting or program preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Addiction Technician (CAT) or Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS) in Colorado preferred – pursuit of CAT or CAS required within 6 months of hire for full‑time employees.
• Trauma Informed Care experience preferred.
• Bilingual/bi‑cultural preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage – including options for eligible dependents.
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service.
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

Health & Safety Requirement: All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season.

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let the recruiter know.

Questions? Please email [e-mail].

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.